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It is seen as one of the primary vehicles by which the government can mitigate risks tied to cybersecurity, biological weapons and other AI threats.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Many countries have criticised the consensus-based model by which decisions at COPs can be blocked by a small handful of countries but Bowen said "that's what we've got. And that's not going to change".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Very basically, there are two procedures by which a person can receive permanent residence: If they are abroad, they can go through a U.S.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

I just know they’re the type of people who love a good board game — one with rules that take a half-hour to explain, by which time their guests’ eyes have glazed over.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Age had thickened her husband, thinned his hair, and reduced the numerology by which Bull himself measured his fitness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy